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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,545

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $12,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820212021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $37,500 $52,300
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050    
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
AMG Line 2,175          
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 580          
Black exterior trim (optional) 300 300 750 750    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700        
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Wheels, dark finish     2,450 1,750    
A-Spec Package         0 0
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 977 977    
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
AMG Line 2,023          
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 539          
Black exterior trim (optional) 279 279 698 698    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651        
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Wheels, dark finish     2,279 1,628    
A-Spec Package         0 0
Options (change) 9,950 6,315 8,635 5,345 0 0
Options (change) 9,255 5,874 8,033 4,973 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,045 1,045
Total Price $51,195 $60,710 $75,730 $80,040 $38,545 $53,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,702
Model Year201820182018201820212021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T10T10
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$51,195$60,710$75,730$80,040$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-1,375-2,075-1,350-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,195$58,085$74,355$77,965$37,195$50,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,890$23,160$26,770$0$12,900

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018201820212021
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTLXTLX
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500$1500
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700   $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive    $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,415$9,040$7,790$8,490$7,765$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$1,375$2,075$1,350$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444-1,280-1,932-37-64

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182021
ModelC-ClassTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in113.0 in
Length184.5 in194.6 in
Width71.3 in75.2 in
Height56.8 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested189036%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested189036%

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